The Wylye Hoard - A Middle Bronze Age (1,400 to 1,250 BC) hoard made up of 41 bronze artefacts. This hoard is technically termed an ‘Ornament Horizon Hoard’, meaning it contains jewellery rather than tools. Found in early November 2012 by metal-detectorists near to the village of Wylye, and subsequently excavated by the WAFG, the hoard includes bracelets, torcs (neck rings), ribbed bracelets and an extraordinary quoit headed pin measuring 39.5cm long. A very unusual torc, which was cast rather than twisted, is another star piece in the collection, and shows the high level of craftsmanship and skill at the fingertips of our ancestors in the Bronze Age. Salisbury Museum has registered their intention of acquiring it. For more information please follow this link.

Artefact of the Month

Artefacts found in Wiltshire can be particularly interesting and stunning. We will upload images of artefacts that we think are inspiring each month.